E. Good Samaritan Laws

Lifeguards have the responsibility to uphold their primary duties while on the job, but we also have a responsibility as citizens to help when needed. Although individuals are not required to take action if they are not being compensated, it is sometimes one of the most rewarding things to do when you help someone without expecting anything in return. Individuals across the United States are covered by the Good Samaritan laws when they take action to help when an emergency occurs. Although the coverage from state to state does vary, it is often accepted that as long as an individual does not go above their level of training or abandon the victim, legal action will not be taken.